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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II General

Hazardous Waste Manager

Recruitment #26-003295-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland Military Department (MMD) is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Environmental Specialist II – Hazardous Waste Manager! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position will work on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday. This position is required to be on call for any environmental emergencies.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The position of Hazardous Waste Manager has statewide impact under the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) sites, with responsibility for planning, directing, developing, and implementing the activities of certain environmental programmatic areas/management plans. The incumbent acts as a technical advisor to the Adjutant General of Maryland and the MDARNG in matters pertaining to environmental topics and as a statewide project manager of all aspects of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material at all MDARNG sites.

POSITION DUTIES

This position will assist MMD’s Environmental Program statewide project managers as required, of Tier II, and budget/ESTARR. The incumbent will work as the environmental assessment principle who provides an on-site assessment capability for Maryland Army National Guard installations and sites supported with Federal and State funds. Functions include monitoring Maryland Army National Guard Environmental Programs and insuring adherence to federal, state, NGB, local environmental laws, polices and regulatory guidance.

The incumbent will function as the Statewide Project Manager, ultimately responsible for all applicable MDARNG sites statewide insuring compliance to federal, state, NGB, and local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory guidance. The incumbent will develop, provide, enter and ensure proper record keeping to submit required reporting, registrations, and project funding budget requirements into ESTARR, and Environmental Quality surveys (EQuip) (where applicable).

Position duties include but are not limited to: 

Hazardous Waste Management

-Develop and provide Hazardous Waste Handling training in-person to MDARNG/MMD staff working in every Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS), Combined Services Mechanical Shop (CSMS), United States Property & Fiscal Officer (USP&FO) Warehouse, Army Air Support Facility (AASF) and State Maintenance Shop at least annually. 
-Develop, implement, and manage HWMP, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), MDE Biennial MDE HW reporting, and NGB reporting, as required. 
-Support MDARNG/MMD staff with the Hazardous Material Inventory and Disposal system (HMIDS)/training.

Hazardous Material Management 
  
-Serve as the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) subject matter expert and ensure that MDARNG/MMD remains in compliance with TSCA. 
-Participate in MMD/MDARNG TSCA working group. 
-Become certified as a state Asbestos inspector and manager and maintain valid certification to provide asbestos awareness training to MDARNG/MMD personnel. 
-Coordinate, compile, and submit triennial Asbestos reports to MDE by coordinating with other MMD/MDARNG offices. 
-Assist MOTTERS (Maryland Online Tier Two Emergency Reporting System). 
- Manage the Hazardous Waste program budget and request future funding through Environmental Source to track, analyze & review Requirements (ESTARR).  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of professional experience in analysis, research and evaluation of natural and human ecological or environmental resources. 

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences or the area of cultural resources for one year of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences or the area of cultural resources for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 ·Ability to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and informative reports on technical matters in both technical and lay terms. 
 ·Ability to consult effectively with contractors, the general public, and engineering personnel. 
 ·Ability and experience providing technical training and guidance on a topic in a professional setting. 
 ·Experience preparing and implementing a hazardous waste plan. 
 ·Experience completing Biennial Hazardous Waste report submissions. 
 ·Experience conducting an environmental inspection of a vehicle maintenance facility or warehouse.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Employees must be able to successfully complete an State and Federal background check.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Common Access Card (CAC) required. This position will require the ability to pass a Federal background check in addition to a State background to access certain facilities and computer systems by being issued a CAC card. The ability to obtain and maintain this access to the facility and CAC card is a condition of employment for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including, health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit is approved.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Maryland Military Department State Personnel 
Office 29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov; Fax: 667-239-3559

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

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